lay that burden down

by @ayais

Liner Notes

Nuttin' much to say here.

#burden

Lyrics

lay that burden down, brother
lay that burden down
put it on the ground, sister
don't need it around

We'll burn those burdens, one by one
Up in flames, toward the sun
Turn them into ash and smoke
They'll waft away, a tired joke

take it off your back, cousin
take it off your back
kick it off the track, uncle
put it on the stack

Years are wasting day by day
Hold my hand, and we can say
Now we've got to let it go
No more time to take it slow

Kick it to the side, auntie
Kick it to the side
Open up the sack, daddy
Take it off your back

Comments

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@ttg105
Sounds like an old spiritual! Themes we can all identify with. The organ really adds a nice touch. Campfire vibes.
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@mahtowin
Wow! This is fantastic!
Love all around here: this great blues vibe with some Southern energy and your vocals!
Very good lyrics fit the music perfectly and made me sing along with you!
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@billwhite51
i really like the instrumental track. it is so unlike what one would expect. on the other hand, i with the weavers were still around and in their prime so i could hear them backing you up with their vocals and traditional instruments.
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@erubenst
Some of the most powerful tunes are the ones with simple direct lyrics-- I like yours for exactly that reason: wise words indeed to lay down our burdens. like the little musical interlude as well. a great listen.
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